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The original three-bed house is now a five-bed property with a substantially increased living space, thanks to a single storey extension to the rear and a two-storey extension to the side, designed by Keogan Architects.
| Before... The biggest cost implication, above other projects of this type was the extent of the demolition and alteration work to the existing house. Removing two corners of the house, the garage and a single-storey part of the kitchen was deemed prudent because it provided better scope for developing the existing footprint, rather than adding on 'more of the same' without any real thought for function or use. In many towns and cities, few properties have ample garden space to extend directly into, so reorganizing what you have is generally the only solution. |
| ...During... For a standard domestic dwelling the structural work was very significant and involved the removal of two corners of the house and most of the walls at ground floor level, including internal structural walls. So many walls were removed that the views of the sea from the front of the house could be enjoyed from the back garden during the early stages of the project! |
| ... and After The reorganization, which included the relocation of the kitchen from one side of the house to the other, together with the new one-storey and two-storey extensions, allowed the homeowners to achieve the modern integrated living space they desired without unnecessary building work that would take up limited valuable garden space. |